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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Accelerating decarbonization and sustainability transformation (SUS212)

Summary

Jessica Benoit, a senior sustainability strategist at AWS, and Sriana Diwali from Magna International, discuss how AWS aids industrial customers in their sustainability journey.
AWS helps customers manage, monitor, and track carbon emissions and establish decarbonization pathways through data-driven decisions.
Sustainability programs are most successful when integrated with business activities, and AWS provides tools for ESG reporting and operational efficiencies.
AWS supports sustainability through migrating to the cloud, optimizing workloads, and transforming business models using cloud tools.
AWS has developed a Carbon Footprint Framework to help customers measure, report, and manage their carbon emissions effectively.
AWS leverages machine learning and AI for energy optimization and management, and offers solutions like digital twins and forecasting models.
Sriana Diwali shares Magna International's sustainability vision and how they use AWS to achieve carbon neutrality and optimize their manufacturing processes.
Magna focuses on product, process, and people, and uses AWS to scale solutions across their divisions, aiming to track carbon footprint throughout their supply chain.
AWS encourages organizations to align on sustainability strategies, prioritize challenges, collaborate with stakeholders, and utilize AWS solutions for sustainability.

AWS's approach to sustainability is deeply rooted in data management and analytics, emphasizing the importance of a strong data foundation for effective decarbonization activities.
The Carbon Footprint Framework by AWS is a repeatable code that allows for standardized emission quantification, visualization of emission hotspots, and data-driven insights for anomaly detection and management.
AWS's sustainability solutions are not limited to carbon emissions but extend to energy optimization, resource efficiency, and supply chain transparency.
The integration of sustainability with business operations is seen as an accelerator for business outcomes, not just a compliance requirement.
AWS's use of AI and ML in sustainability efforts highlights the tech industry's role in advancing environmental goals through innovation and optimization.
Magna International's case study illustrates the practical application of AWS's sustainability tools in the automotive industry, showcasing the potential for significant environmental impact in manufacturing.
The session emphasizes the need for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement in sustainability initiatives, highlighting the role of cloud computing in facilitating these efforts.
AWS's sustainability services are designed to be scalable and adaptable to various industries, suggesting a broad potential impact on global sustainability efforts.